Roswell City Council: Committees of Council Meeting (August 11, 2026)

The Roswell City Council held its Committees of Council Meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval to apply for a $45,000 Georgia Council for the Arts Facilities grant for the Art Center West Ceramics Studio Expansion Project, with a total project cost of $90,000 including local matching funds. The council also approved contracts totaling approximately $342,900 for the Smith Plantation Trail lighting project, including installation and purchase of light poles and fixtures, utilizing bond funds and cooperative purchasing contracts. Additionally, the council initiated a text amendment to the Unified Development Code to allow limited indoor auto showroom and maintenance uses in specified zoning districts, with discussions on use limitations, conditional use permits, and operational standards to balance economic development with community concerns. The meeting featured a comprehensive presentation of the FY 2026 Q2 Quarterly Management Review highlighting city service performance metrics, benchmarking, and financial status. The FY 2027 budget and 2026 tax year process was outlined, including millage rate history, budget timelines, and challenges related to delays in Fulton County's tax digest affecting property tax billing. Council members discussed options for billing timing and reserve fund usage to mitigate impacts on residents. The meeting concluded with motions to move forward on the discussed items and adjournment.